favorite vegetarian cookbooks?

[Connie]

I don't know if this subject has been posted on before, since I'm new to the bulletin board, but I thought I would try. Does anyone have any favorite vegetarian cookbooks? There are a lot out there, quite a few of which I have, but I'm always looking to increase my collection! I like the Vegetarian Pleasure series by Jeanne Lemlin, as well as the Moosewood Restaurant Low-fat Favorites.

[Natasha]

Anything Moosewood or by Mollie Katzen, plus the Vegetarian Times Low-Fat and Fast series (the whole series looks good, but I've only got one or two titles so far - I like the Asian one.)

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[Ohioan]

Connie, I agree with Natasha that the Vegetarian Times cookbooks are excellent, including the new Vegetarian Times Cooks Mediterranean, which is pretty "light." Also try the Jay Solomon cookbooks, especially Lean Bean Cuisine, 150 Vegan Favorites, and Vegetarian Rice Cuisine. Two other good ones are Anne Casale's Lean Italian Meatless Meals, and Bobbie Hinman's The Meatless Gourmet: Easy Lowfat Favorites.

These are just a few off the top of my head. I'll research a few more tonight and pass them on, if you're interested. Oh, and if I'm allowed to mention another magazine here http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif, Veggie Life usually has some good "light" recipes.

Phoebe (aka Ohioan)

[sage]

I too, would be interested in finding a good vegetarian cookbook. I've been to Halfprice Books (one of my favorite places to pick up cookbooks...) and while they do have several that look good - most of the one's I've run across don't include the nutritional breakdowns for the recipes. Can anyone recommend on they hve found that they like and does include the nut. breakdowns? I am trying to incorporate more meatless meals into my routine - but I also try to watch calories (as part of my weight loss program) and also try to track protein content to make sure I am getting enough. By the way, does anyone have a figure on how much protein the average woman should get/day? I have seen 65G/day but thought I had also heard that it may be as low as 25g/day - but I have no idea why that number is stuck in my head.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks, S.Sage.

[Natasha]

Originally posted by sage:
I too, would be interested in finding a good vegetarian cookbook. I've been to Halfprice Books (one of my favorite places to pick up cookbooks)

Thanks, S.Sage.

Hi Sage,
I m glad you mentioned this place! I love Half Price Books too, and was pleasantly surprised at the selection of cookbooks. I have seen the web site too, but last time I was there it was still under construction. Hopefully it will be up and running soon so people all over can enjoy this great source! (The URL is - I think - http://www.halfpricebooks.com .)


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[Ohioan]

Another good place to find cookbooks is Books for Cooks. Not only do they have discounts on all the prices, but they offer free shipping for orders over $25. I get most of my cookbooks there. http://www.books-for-cooks.com

Phoebe

[lindrusso]

I don't necessarily have a favorite, but some veggie cookbooks that I have used are Jane Brody's Good Food Book (not really vegetarian, but has many meatless recipes), Mollie Katzen's Enchanted Broccoli Forest, and Sundays at the Moosewood (not Mollie Katzen) Restaurant cookbook - many international recipes here.

If you are up for more challenging and more gourmet vegetarian cookbooks, The Greens Cookbook (by Deborah Madison who was the founding cook of the Greens Restaurant and who is currently doing the vegetarian section in CL) and Fields of Greens (a follow-up on the first Greens book) by Annie Somerville. These two books have lovely dishes prepared with unusual ingredients.

Sage - Sunset Books has a series veggie cookbooks (I have one regular and one low-fat) and they have nutritional information.

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[KateH]

Phoebe, what great site! Thanks.

[Elisabeth]

My very favorite vegetarian cookbook (and one of my top 3-4 favorite cookbooks period) is Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone. It's huge, and covers both vegetarian cooking and cooking with vegetables (like what to do with leeks, broccoli, etc.)so it's also good as a resource. The recipes are for simple, flavorful, satisfying food. The breads are amazing, and I keep making the soups again and again. Highly recommended!

[Connie]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I just ordered Vegetarian Times Cooks Mediterranean, and it looks like there are a lot of different but good recipes in there. I'll keep my eyes open for the other ones mentioned too. I'm not strictly vegetarian, but I don't eat red meat or pork, and only eat poultry and fish once in a while.

[valeriek]

I personnally love the Moosewood Cookbooks. I bought their latest - the Moosewood Daily Specials, but have not tried anything yet. I also have a Weight Watchers Vegitarian Entrees, and I have not had a bad experience yet out of that book. The recipes call for a short list of ingredients and include tips to make ahead or freezing instructions. I was pleasantly surprised by this cookbook.

[pao30]

Well, here is something I know a lot about. I've been vegetarian for over 8 years, and have amassed quite a few. And, I've been disappointed with some, and surprised by some.
One real 'workhorse' cookbook I like is from "The Meatless Gourmet" series-- Favorite Recipes from Around the World. It is very boring looking, no pictures, but great, easy, recipes that are organized by cuisine/country-- so, if you feel like Mexican-boom, you're there. It has also encouraged me to try new cuisines (Eastern European; Indian) because the recipes don't require a massive investment of time or $$$ on ingredients. Another big plus: NUTRITIONAL DATA PROVIDED FOR ALL RECIPES.
If your tastes are more for gourmet-type cuisine, I love Marlena Spieler's books, Vegetarian Pasta, and The Flavor of California: Fresh Vegetarian Cuisine from the Golden State. Yummy stuff...